Erin McLaughlin

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Erin is a Junior Social Editor at JOE with a keen interest in lifestyle, politics, and pop culture. Holding a master’s in Journalism, Erin brings a clear and engaging approach to storytelling, making content accessible and relevant for readers.

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  • Passengers forced to jump into sea as packed ferry erupts in flames

    Passengers forced to jump into sea as packed ferry erupts in flames

    Passengers leap into the sea in an attempt to escape the floating inferno 280 passengers scurry to escape a ferry which became a floating inferno off the coast of Indonesia. Flames engulfed the KM Barcelona VA vessel, which was on its way towards the city of Manado, forcing dozens of passengers to leap into the […]

    11 months ago

  • Gen Z are killing off polite phrases such as ‘pardon’ and ‘excuse me’

    Gen Z are killing off polite phrases such as ‘pardon’ and ‘excuse me’

    ‘Huh?’ and ‘what?’ are becoming the new norm A poll of 2,000 adults shows that 75% of younger Brits are putting an end to ‘pardon?’, considering it too formal. It seems that Gen Z is killing off traditional polite phrases such as ‘excuse me?’ and instead opting for more blunt alternatives like ‘come again?’ (18%), […]

    1 year ago

  • CEO Andy Byron’s wife reacts after he was allegedly caught cheating at Coldplay concert

    CEO Andy Byron’s wife reacts after he was allegedly caught cheating at Coldplay concert

    It has been dubbed ‘ColdplayGate’ The wife of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, who was allegedly caught cheating on a jumbotron at a Coldplay concert, has reportedly changed her last name on Facebook. According to Page Six, Megan Kerrigan Byron removed her last name from her Facebook and shortly after deleted her entire account following the […]

    1 year ago

  • Bono reveals he lived on airline food and instant mash at 14 after his mother died

    Bono reveals he lived on airline food and instant mash at 14 after his mother died

    Bono’s diet consisted of instant mashed potatoes and airline food Bono revealed that he used to live off instant mashed potatoes and airline food after his mother’s death. The Irish singer’s mother passed away from a sudden aneurysm while attending her father’s funeral. Bono was just 14 years old. The U2 singer told Ruthie’s Table […]

    1 year ago

  • Half of women face sexist abuse while playing sports, poll finds

    Half of women face sexist abuse while playing sports, poll finds

    ‘You throw like a girl’ A poll has revealed that almost half of women have received sexist insults while playing sports. The poll, which questioned 3,000 sports players, shows that many women receive insults such as ‘they throw like a girl’, ‘they look like a man’ or are ‘not strong enough’. It also found that […]

    1 year ago

  • Parents furious as school bans skirts and forces all pupils to wear trousers

    Parents furious as school bans skirts and forces all pupils to wear trousers

    School girls forced to wear trousers A school in Manchester announced it will be implementing a trousers-only policy from September, banning school girls from wearing skirts. Parents are enraged after Newhouse Academy in Heywood, Manchester, will ban skirts, forcing all pupils to wear trousers. It was announced that “boys and girls will be expected to […]

    1 year ago

  • Robbie Williams reveals his mum doesn’t recognise him anymore

    Robbie Williams reveals his mum doesn’t recognise him anymore

    Robbie Williams shares sad update on mum’s dementia Robbie Williams has shared a heartbreaking update on his mum Janet’s dementia decline as he admitted he “isn’t ready for it”. The Take That singer’s mum got diagnosed with dementia last November. Robbie has recently admitted that his beloved mother no longer recognises him. The singer spoke […]

    1 year ago

  • Three in five Britons wouldn’t trust Starmer or Farage to watch their bag

    Three in five Britons wouldn’t trust Starmer or Farage to watch their bag

    UK Politicians face a serious challenge in winning back the trust of the Brits A new poll reveals just how politically fractured Britain is and how little trust Brits have in their politicians. According to the poll, three in five Brits say they wouldn’t trust Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch, […]

    1 year ago

  • EastEnders actor arrested on set over ‘indecent assault’

    EastEnders actor arrested on set over ‘indecent assault’

    EastEnders actor arrested on set on suspicion of assault and sexual assault A man in his fifties has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of assault and sexual assault on the set of EastEnders. The alleged incident took place in Hertfordshire on the set of the BBC soap at Elstree, per the Sun. Hertfordshire Police have […]

    1 year ago

  • Donald Trump to be ‘denied access to Parliament’ on state visit

    Donald Trump to be ‘denied access to Parliament’ on state visit

    Trump will not receive the same honour as Barack Obama or Emmanuel Macron did before him US President Donald Trump will be denied the honour of addressing Parliament during his state visit to the UK, according to reports. Trump’s trip to the UK is deliberately timed for mid-September as there will be a parliamentary recess, […]

    1 year ago

  • GPs told to stop writing sicknotes to sign people off work in new rules

    GPs told to stop writing sicknotes to sign people off work in new rules

    GPs will stop writing sicknotes and revert to other measures first GPs in England will be encouraged to stop writing sicknotes to sign people off work and instead refer patients to the gym, job coaches, or therapy. A new government pilot scheme involves doctors in England suggesting their patients other resources rather than simply signing […]

    1 year ago

  • Iconic 90s drink returning to shops after 10 years away

    Iconic 90s drink returning to shops after 10 years away

    The iconic drink is making a comeback after being away for 10 years It’s nothing new for 90s trends to make their way back into the mainstream, think of baggy jeans, grunge, Oasis, however, now the 90s revival has officially reached its peak. Bacardi Breezer is back and better than ever. The legendary fizzy drink […]

    1 year ago

  • Doctor issues surprising answer on how often people should masturbate

    Doctor issues surprising answer on how often people should masturbate

    Dr. Jen Caudle reveals how regularly people should masturbate Dr. Jen Caudle shares her expert opinion on how often people should masturbate. Even though masturbation is a natural process for humans, and a very healthy one at that, there remains a sense of taboo surrounding the subject. Earlier this year, Dr. Jen Claude posted a […]

    1 year ago

  • Police investigating ‘migrant boat’ bonfire as hate incident

    Police investigating ‘migrant boat’ bonfire as hate incident

    A loyalist bonfire with an effigy of migrants in a boat was set on fire last night A loyalist bonfire in Co Tyrone, topped with an effigy of migrants in a boat, was lit last night (July 10). The Police Service of Northern Ireland are investigating a hate incident following the controversial bonfire on the […]

    1 year ago

  • 20-year-old stewardess brutally killed on £9.5m superyacht off billionaire’s island

    20-year-old stewardess brutally killed on £9.5m superyacht off billionaire’s island

    A stewardess was found brutally murdered on a luxury yacht off billionaire’s island Paige Bell (20) from Johannesburg was found dead and partially undressed in the yacht’s engine room with ‘gashes to neck and arms’. The stewardess was found with her throat reportedly slashed, and defensive injuries on her arms, suggesting she tried to fight […]

    1 year ago

  • Kneecap say their posters have been banned from London Underground

    Kneecap say their posters have been banned from London Underground

    Kneecap announced the ban on X The hip hop trio from Belfast have taken to X to announce their posters have been banned from the London Underground. In their post they call out the tube for political policing and interference, claiming the Underground had no issue advertising their gigs, records, and movie before the controversy. […]

    1 year ago

  • EastEnders star Frank Barrie dies as tributes pour in

    EastEnders star Frank Barrie dies as tributes pour in

    Frank Barrie has passed away at the age of 88, surrounded by family Former EastEnders actor Frank Barrie has died at the age of 88, his agent has confirmed. His family has released a statement from his agency, Scott Marshall Partners, claiming Barrie died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. The statement read: “It […]

    1 year ago

  • Putin unleashes 10-hour missile attack on Kyiv, ignoring Trump’s warnings

    Putin unleashes 10-hour missile attack on Kyiv, ignoring Trump’s warnings

    Kyiv suffered a major Russian missile and drone attack lasting 10 hours The Ukrainian capital has been hit overnight by 10-hour-long Russian missile and drone strikes. Two women, a 68-year-old and a 22-year-old police corporal, have been killed during the latest Russian assault against Ukraine. The Kremlin doesn’t appear to be slowing down after it […]

    1 year ago

  • Man stabbed to death outside of London casino

    Man stabbed to death outside of London casino

    A man in his 30s has died after a stabbing outside Knightsbridge casino A man in his 30s was fatally stabbed outside the Sheraton Park Tower Casino on Seville Street, Marylebone, on Wednesday night (9 July). Police have since sealed off the exclusive London street and have launched a manhunt for the killer. The murder […]

    1 year ago

  • Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot just went full Nazi and called itself ‘Mechahitler’

    Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot just went full Nazi and called itself ‘Mechahitler’

    The popular AI bot Grok was making antisemitic comments in response to user queries Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence firm xAI was forced to delete posts on X after the company’s chatbot, Grok, began praising Adolf Hitler. Grok started to make antisemitic comments and refer to itself as MechaHitler in response to user queries. In some […]

    1 year ago

  • Nato scrambles warplanes as Putin unleashes heaviest strikes since war began

    Nato scrambles warplanes as Putin unleashes heaviest strikes since war began

    Nato scrambles its warplanes overnight after a major Russian attack on Ukraine last night Tuesday night (July 8), Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory was hit by 741 hypersonic missiles and kamikaze drones. It is believed to be the most severe attack on Ukraine since the conflict began in 2023. Lutsk and Ternopil, situated in the west of […]

    1 year ago

  • More than 100 injured as huge wildfire forces evacuations in Marseille

    More than 100 injured as huge wildfire forces evacuations in Marseille

    About 110 people have been injured, and nearly 400 people have been evacuated from their homes due to rapid wildfire Some 110 people have been slightly injured in a rapid wildfire that has reached the outer border of Marseille, one of France’s largest cities. According to Minister Bruno Retailleau, 800 firefighters were at the scene […]

    1 year ago

  • Hero sniffer dog killed by sausages filled with nails

    Hero sniffer dog killed by sausages filled with nails

    Italy’s Prime Minister deemed the killing a ‘vile, cowardly’ act. Bruno, the heroic Italian sniffer dog has died after consuming sausages filled with nails. According to the sniffer dog’s trainer, the sausages were deliberately thrown into Bruno’s kennel in the southern city of Taranto. The bloodhound died from internal bleeding after consuming the food. Arcangelo […]

    1 year ago

  • Couple go viral after filming engagement, unaware of what’s happening in the background

    Couple go viral after filming engagement, unaware of what’s happening in the background

    Furry friend makes a chaotic cameo in the background of engagement video A couple’s romantic engagement moment quickly turned to a viral video when their golden retriever, Scout, made a tumultuous appearance. The Midwestern couple captured their engagement on video, and it now has over 4 million views on TikTok, due to their chaotic furry […]

    1 year ago

  • Kanye West has Australian visa cancelled over ‘Heil Hitler’ song

    Kanye West has Australian visa cancelled over ‘Heil Hitler’ song

    Rapper Kanye West has been denied entry to Australia over a song glorifying Adolf Hitler Tory Burke, Australia’s home affairs minister, revealed that his department decided to cancel West’s valid visa after the song Heil Hitler was released in early May. The American rapper has been largely condemned and has consequently been banned on most […]

    1 year ago

  • Keir Starmer confirms Rachel Reeves will be Chancellor ‘for a very long time to come’

    Keir Starmer confirms Rachel Reeves will be Chancellor ‘for a very long time to come’

    Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer present a united front at the Government’s NHS plan launch The Prime Minister and Chancellor Reeves appeared alongside each other as they launched the Government’s 10-year plan for the NHS, days after Rachel Reeves’ tearful appearance at Prime Minister’s Questions. The Chancellor joined the PM and Wes Streeting, the Health […]

    1 year ago

  • Woman sells everything she owns to move onto cruise ship for 15 years

    Woman sells everything she owns to move onto cruise ship for 15 years

    Woman sells all her belongings so she can live on a cruise ship for 15 years At 77 years old, Sharon Lane left her quiet life in California behind to spend the next 15 years onboard a cruise ship. Sharon now lives on the Villa Vie Odyssey, a 600-foot residential cruise ship that will stop […]

    1 year ago

  • Over 100 BBC staff members accuse corporation of anti-Palestinian racism

    Over 100 BBC staff members accuse corporation of anti-Palestinian racism

    300 BBC journalists signed an open letter accusing the corporation of anti-Palestinian racism 300 BBC employees have signed an open letter addressed to General Tim Davie, accusing the corporation of becoming a mouthpiece for Israel. Media professionals, including Miriam Margolyes, Charles Dance, and Mike Leigh, stand behind the open letter, which claims that the BBC […]

    1 year ago

  • Spanish alert for Brits using Euro notes ‘no longer accepted’

    Spanish alert for Brits using Euro notes ‘no longer accepted’

    Changes regarding Euro banknotes to look out for during your next Spanish getaway If you’re planning a trip to Spain soon, make sure you’re aware of some new rules regarding Euro banknotes. While many of us have switched to card payments for the majority of our travels, some still prefer cash, and there may be […]

    1 year ago

  • Danish women to face conscription in response to Russian threat

    Danish women to face conscription in response to Russian threat

    Danish women face being called up for military service when they turn eighteen through a lottery system New rules passed by Denmark’s parliament state that women are to join teenage males in a lottery system that could result in them undertaking a period of conscription. The new law was brought in as NATO countries increased […]

    1 year ago

  • Almost 400 human bodies found piled high in neglected compound

    Almost 400 human bodies found piled high in neglected compound

    Almost 400 decomposing bodies were found piled high in a mysterious compound near US-Mexico border Close to 400 decomposing bodies were found stacked on one another in a neglected compound at the Mexico-US border. According to the investigators, the number of corpses is still set to rise, per the Daily Mail. As of now, 383 […]

    1 year ago

  • Met Office urge all British households to follow 11am rule

    Met Office urge all British households to follow 11am rule

    The Met Office are encouraging all Brits to follow the 11 am rule this week The Met Office’s latest advice urges British residents to follow an ’11 am rule’ for the coming days. The government agency has issued safety guidance for UK households to follow this week following scorching weather forecasts. The UK has been […]

    1 year ago

  • Kazakhstan bans face coverings as it urges women to embrace ‘national style’

    Kazakhstan bans face coverings as it urges women to embrace ‘national style’

    A new law in Kazakhstan bans women from covering their faces in public Kazakhstan is the latest Muslim country to ban women from wearing face veils or clothing that obstructs facial recognition. On Monday (June 30), President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a bill prohibiting clothing that “interferes with facial recognition” in public spaces. Clothing that obscures […]

    1 year ago

  • Russia issue terrifying WW3 ultimatum to Britain

    Russia issue terrifying WW3 ultimatum to Britain

    Top Putin aide issues terrifying WW3 warning to Brits Russia has issued a chilling warning to the UK if it continues to provide military training for Ukrainian troops, claiming it is “direct complicity in the conflict”. The warning consists of an ultimatum to Britain that it must stop all military training for Ukrainian troops for […]

    1 year ago

  • Police launch criminal investigation into Kneecap and Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury performances

    Police launch criminal investigation into Kneecap and Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury performances

    A criminal investigation has been launched following Kneecap and Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury performances Video footage, along with the audio from Bob Vylan and Kneecap’s performances at Glastonbury Festival on Saturday (28 June) are under review in a criminal investigation. In a statement Avon and Somerset Police said: “Video footage and audio from Bob Vylan and […]

    1 year ago

  • Reality TV star charged with murder after boyfriend’s body found decapitated

    Reality TV star charged with murder after boyfriend’s body found decapitated

    Beauty and the Greek star charged with murder after police find her boyfriend’s burnt and decapitated body Tamika Sueann-Rose Chesser has been charged with murder as her boyfriend, Julian Story’s burnt and decapitated body was reported to have been found at their home. On June 19, former reality TV personality Tamika Suenn-Rose Chesser is back […]

    1 year ago

  • Girl falls overboard from Disney Cruise as dad jumps in after her

    Girl falls overboard from Disney Cruise as dad jumps in after her

    A girl who fell overboard a Disney Cruise was saved by her dad, who jumped in after her A young girl who fell overboard while on a Disney Cruise was saved by her dad, as he immediately jumped in after her. The Disney Dream cruise left Port Everglades in Florida for a four-day cruise to […]

    1 year ago

  • Scotland calls for nationwide summit after fears ‘deadly’ seagull could kill someone

    Scotland calls for nationwide summit after fears ‘deadly’ seagull could kill someone

    Calls for Scotland-wide seagull summit amid warnings someone could get killed According to Tory MSP Rachael Hamilton, Scots are feeling “scared, attacked and traumatised” after the growing problem of “nuisance” gulls. Politicians are calling for a Scotland-wide seagull summit to be held amid warnings someone could be killed. The former Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross […]

    1 year ago

  • New campaign demands £580 a week state pension and retirement age of 60

    New campaign demands £580 a week state pension and retirement age of 60

    Petition demands a state pension increase and a retirement age of 60 in ‘ living wage’ campaign A petition to Parliament is demanding a state pension increase to the equivalent of 48 hours a week at the National Living Wage, which pays £12.21 an hour for workers. Campaigners are urging for a dramatic increase in […]

    1 year ago

  • Seemingly AI band racks up over 400,000 monthly listeners in less than a month on Spotify

    Seemingly AI band racks up over 400,000 monthly listeners in less than a month on Spotify

    The Velvet Sundown have over 400,000 monthly listeners despite existing for only a month Seemingly AI-generated band The Velvet Sundown have racked up a great amount of views despite ‘existing’ for less than a month. The psych-rock group currently has two albums on the popular streaming platform, Spotify, accumulating over 400,000 monthly listeners. The band […]

    1 year ago

  • Kylie Jenner violates huge dress code Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanchez’s wedding

    Kylie Jenner violates huge dress code Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanchez’s wedding

    People are shocked at Kylie’s dress choice for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s opulent wedding, deeming it ‘inappropriate’ Kylie Jenner might have just broken the most important dress code rule at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s extravagant wedding in Venice yesterday. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos (61) and journalist Lauren Sanchez (55) took the plunge on […]

    1 year ago

  • Man who’s been to every single country in the world reveals which was his favourite

    Man who’s been to every single country in the world reveals which was his favourite

    Professional tourist reveals which destination is his favourite American Ramblin’ Randy from San Diego reveals his favourite country as he rounds up his final destination, Turkmenistan. Randy has visited every country in the world after he finally marked off Turkmenistan in 2023, completing his extensive list of 193 nations. Out of almost 200 countries, you’d […]

    1 year ago

  • UK urged to issue survival guide on how to survive nuclear attack amid WW3 fears

    UK urged to issue survival guide on how to survive nuclear attack amid WW3 fears

    Professor urges Keir Starmer to issue a survival guide on how to survive a nuclear attack An expert has urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to issue a manual warning to British citizens on how to survive a nuclear attack amid fears of WW3. Sweden, Finland, and Norway have already distributed pamphlets advising the public on […]

    1 year ago

  • Reform would win most seats in a general election, new poll says

    Reform would win most seats in a general election, new poll says

    Reform to come out on top in the next general election according to recent poll According to YouGov’s first MRP survey, Nigel Farage’s party would win the most seats in the general election, but not enough to form a majority government. Meanwhile, the polling suggests that support for Conservatives and Labour collapsed to less than […]

    1 year ago